Title
Resolution providing for and authorizing the submission to referendum of an advisory question of public policy concerning the possible State of Illinois construction of the extension of Illinois Route 53 and operation of Illinois Route 53 as a tollway through Lake County to the voters of the County of Lake, Illinois, at the consolidated election to be held on April 7, 2009.
Staff Summary
· The State of Illinois completed the “Lake County Transportation Improvement Project” in Sept 2001.
· The study report identified two alternatives for congestion relief for central Lake County.
o IL-53 Freeway/Tollway
o IL 83/US 45 with Route 12
· The state has not selected an alternative.
· At the December 11, 2007 board meeting, the tollway executive director stated three things are needed: 1) Political will 2) Political courage 3) Political consensus.
· The Public Works and Transportation Committee discussed this issue at their January 7, 2009 meeting and recommend the issue be placed before the voters at the April 7, 2009 Election as an advisory question.
Body
R E S O L U T I O N
Providing for and authorizing the Submission
to Referendum of the Advisory Question of Public Policy Concerning
the Possible State of Illinois Construction
of the Extension of Illinois Route 53 and Operation of Illinois Route 53
as a Tollway through Lake County
to the Voters of the County of Lake, Illinois, at the Consolidated
Election to be held on April 7, 2009.
WHEREAS, The Chicago Region Year 2030 Regional Transportation Plan, adopted October 8, 2006 includes the possible extension of IL Route 53 from Lake Cook Road north to IL Route 120.
WHEREAS, Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority completed the draft report of the Lake County Transportation Improvement Project, in September 2001;
WHEREAS, two alternatives were identified as finalists in this joint study, one being the IL-53 Freeway/Tollway, and to date, the State has...
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